Installation Guide

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Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Unidrop Click Lock Tile Installation
072020
Click Installation
• To click the length joint of the plank/tile together, place long sides together, lifting slightly to engage lock.
Rotate downward, clicking together for a tight fit.
• To click the end joint of the plank/tile together, click the short side of the plank/tile vertically into the previous
one by pressing it by hand. Lay a piece of scrap material flat on top of the joint and tap with a rubber mallet to
ensure a fully compressed, tight fit. Avoid hitting the flooring directly with the rubber mallet. Direct hits with a
rubber mallet could cause damage.
• To properly seal the joint, use a small scrap of plank/tile to tap along the entire length of plank/tile. Lock the
scrap piece—groove to tongue or tongue to groove—to the plank/tile requiring tightening and lightly tap the
edge of the scrap. This will bring the tile edges tight together. Do not use a tapping block.
• Cut the plank/tile by scoring through the top wear layer with a utility knife, then snapping the plank/tile across
the score. Install adjoining rows as you did the first, one piece at a time. Holding the plank/tile at a slight angle,
place it against the profile in the first row. Rotate the plank/tile down to secure the length, ensuring there are no
gaps along the joint.
• The adjoining planks/tiles are aligned by sliding the long joint into position, shifting it to properly match the
end joint against the previous plank/ tile. Repeat until you reach the final row of material.
• The final row of planks/tiles, will usually need to be cut. Recommended method: lay a panel on top of the last
row installed. Lay another plank/ tile against the edge of the wall. Mark the plank/tile underneath. Cut the
plank/tile through the wear layer and snap along the score. Install the last row, leaving ample expansion space.
Diagram 1
Molding and Transitions
For molding and transition strips, provide a 1/4 inch gap to allow expansion and contraction of the subfloor. Ensure
moldings and transition strips will not pinch the flooring.
Treads, Risers and Ramps
Glue down method is required on all treads, risers and wheelchair ramps, using MVONE Adhesive. Apply the
adhesive following the manufacturer’s instructions. Install the riser after installing the tread. Install stair nose
moldings afterward to protect the edge of the LVT.